Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Figure, jade

Unknown (Workshop)

Recumbent figure of a water-buffalo in grey-green jade, its head and neck turned almost to face down its own back, with a small boy climbing onto its back. On a fitted wooden stand.

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 50765

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Workshop
Place: China
Period: 1750-1800

Acquisition

Bequest

Measurements

Height (cm): 7.6
Length (cm): 17.8
Height (in): 3
Length (in): 7
Height (cm): 6.7
Height (in): 2

Techniques

Carved (decoration)
Decoration
Applied Art

Material

Jade

Location

On Display

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